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Marijuana Crimes

Marijuana Crime Defense in West Palm Beach

Dedicated West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

Florida drug laws have recently been revised, which will affect the sale,
possession, and growth of marijuana. Last year Florida voters passed Amendment
2, allowing individuals to possess and use marijuana for medical purposes.
However, there are still numerous restrictions on who may lawfully use
the drug and how much may be in a person’s possession. With these
recent changes, it can be difficult to determine what is right and what
is wrong, which can be especially frustrating if you are currently facing
criminal charges.

Medical Marijuana

Marijuana has not been legalized in Florida, but it has been approved for
medical purposes. Individuals suffering from severe illnesses, such as
cancer, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, AIDS, PTSD, multiple
sclerosis, or other debilitating ailments. In order to use medical marijuana
lawfully, sick individuals may obtain a prescription for use from a licensed
state physician. From there, the drug must be obtained from a state-approved
dispensary.

Even for medical use, marijuana is only permitted through edibles or vaping,
but not through smoking.

Florida Marijuana Laws

While federal laws prohibit marijuana use, many states have approved its
use in varying degrees. In Florida, marijuana is currently only legal
when used for medical purposes. Recreational marijuana is still illegal
in Florida. If an individual has not obtained approval from a doctor to
use medical marijuana, he or she could face legal repercussions if found
in possession of cannabis in any form.

Possible Penalties

Illegal possession of fewer than 20 grams of marijuana could be punishable
as a first-degree misdemeanor, resulting in a fine and up to 1 year in
jail. If a person is found in possession of more than 20 grams but less
than 25 pounds of marijuana, that individual could face up to 5 years
of imprisonment and a hefty fine. Anyone found in possession of more than
25 pounds may face trafficking charges as a first-degree felony.

Trafficking charges are very serious and can result in between 3 and 15
years of imprisonment. The fines for trafficking charges are very steep,
varying between $25,000 and $200,000.

Sale of marijuana can be considered either a third-degree felony or a first-degree
misdemeanor, depending on the quantity of the drug sold. Subsequent offenses
involving drug sale could result in up to 15 years of imprisonment.

Choose the Law Offices of Greg Rosenfeld, P.A.

If you are facing charges for a marijuana drug crime, our firm can help.
Attorney Rosenfeld can utilize his legal knowledge and experience to work
toward a reduced charge or even a dismissal, if at all possible.

Meet Greg Rosenfeld

Your West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer

Known for powerhouse advocacy that never rests, Greg is equipped to secure
the best possible result in your criminal defense case, from negotiating
with the prosecutor for a reduced charge, arguing for a dismissal, or
winning your case at trial. Discover how he is qualified to fight for you!

Client Testimonials

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